Paralegal - Vancouver, Canada - Mogan Daniels Slager LLP

Description

ABOUT MDS:

Mogan Daniels Slager LLP (MDS) is a leading boutique M&A and private equity law firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with top-tier clients spanning the Canadian private company mid-market.

We work hard to deliver great value with exceptional client service and practical, principled advice.

Our goal is to blend "big firm" expertise with a "small firm" focus on strong relationships with clients and our internal team through a combination of great people skills, deep experience in our work, high efficiency and a collaborative mindset.

We currently have an opening for a
full-time Paralegal.

WHY JOIN MDS?
MDS offers our team members an inclusive, dynamic, collaborative and team-focused environment. We believe in having a strong culture that embraces kindness, collaboration, support, authenticity, passion and excellence. We are a welcoming, friendly and social team.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide the following:

• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical Health (Employer Paid Premiums)
• Health Care Spending Account
• Long Term Disability & Life Insurance (Employee Paid Premiums)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Wellness Days
• Parking or Transit

We are an
extraordinary team, creating an
environment of gratitude by
doing good work,
doing the right thing and
celebrating our people.

THE ROLE:


Key responsibilities include:

• Working on large and small private company M&A transactions, including drafting closing agendas, closing documents and assisting in project managing the signing of agreements and closing of transactions.
• Working on corporate matters including preparing corporate resolutions and other documents in connection with incorporations (BC and CBCA), postincorporation organization, extraprovincial registrations, capital alterations, name changes, continuations, dissolutions, amalgamations (longform and shortform), restorations, share allotments, redemptions, transfers and transmissions, dividend declarations, changes of directors and officers and other corporate transactions.
• Working on corporate reorganizations, including drafting share exchange agreements, rollover agreements, amalgamation agreements and all related documentation.
• Reviewing, identifying deficiencies in, and updating corporate records and preparing rectification resolutions and other rectification documents for BC and CBCA companies.
• Conducting and reporting on corporate searches, Personal Property Registry registrations and other due diligence searches.

Key qualifications include:

• A minimum of 3 years of office experience (experience in a law firm or inhouse legal department is an asset).
• Completion of a Paralegal Program or relevant experience in a law firm or inhouse legal department is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of ALF (or other corporate records software).
• Ability to work individually and prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• A desire to grow professionally and be challenged.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team setting.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $65,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V6E 0B3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Office: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person